I keep thinking about this. Sign Protocol is trying to build a trust layer for Web3 — where attestations replace blind trust and proofs move across apps and chains.
And it’s already happening at scale. Millions of attestations, tens of millions of wallets, and real usage across ecosystems. That shows the model is working.
But one question keeps coming to my mind.
If this system is built on proofs, then who verifies the ones issuing those proofs?
Because every attestation depends on its source. If the issuer is credible, the proof has value. If not, it becomes noise.
That means the real challenge isn’t just creating trust — it’s auditing the trust itself.
In a decentralized system, there’s no single authority to do that. Trust becomes layered, based on reputation and acceptance across platforms.
And that’s where things get interesting.
Sign Protocol isn’t creating absolute truth. It’s creating a system where trust is constantly evaluated.
The real question is:
In a system without central control… who decides what to trust?